Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25
September 18, 2019
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25
September 18, 2019

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 19-25

“Kinky Boots, the Musical,” Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit

Sept. 19-22 and 25, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sat, Sun. and Wed, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. and Wed, “Kinky Boots,” high-heeled heaven! Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. This delightful show is sure to have audiences dancing in the aisle and discovering, sometimes, the best way to fit in… is to stand out, see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Sept. 19, Thursday, 8pm, “Suzy Bogguss,” Grammy award-winning and Platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. She has covered Country, Swing, Jazz, Folk, Americana and Roots music with style and grace. Suzy Bogguss truly is an artist that knows no boundaries and one who always leaves everyone wondering what she’ll do next! Returning to Jonathan’s in Ogunquit with her Nashville trio, it will be a wonderful intimate night of music fit for the whole family, $37.50-$78.50, Jonathans Restaurant, 92 Bournes Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.

Sept. 20-21, Friday-Saturday, 5-9pm/Fri, 12-9pm/Sat, “2019 River Jam,” Enjoy a weekend of music, arts, and outdoor events, with something for everyone! Friday night’s kickoff, Fringe Fest, is co-produced by local arts organization Engine and the Heart of Biddeford. Saturday’s River Jam Fest is the Heart of Biddeford’s signature event of the year, see site for list of events and times, free, Mechanics Park, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-8520, riverjamfest.com.

Sept. 21-22, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-3pm, “Pumpkin Patch Trolley,” the perfect fall event for families of all ages to enjoy! Come out to the Seashore Trolley Museum and ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch! Enjoy playing games, crafts, and face painting. Games are pay-to-play to win prizes as well as free family games. Before leaving the field, don’t forget your pumpkin (included in your admission)! Decorate your pumpkin back at the museum campus and let the paint dry while you explore the rest of the trolley museum, $14/adults, $12/60+, $11.50/6-16, $7/3-5, $2/under 3, Sea Shore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-967-2800, trolleymuseum.org.

Sept. 21, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Novel Jazz Septet,” the Novel Jazz Septet pays tribute to the great American jazz composers, Duke Ellington, and his musical side-kick, Billy Strayhorn. For a decade and a half, Novel Jazz has highlighted well-known standards, plus rare, vintage gems, unearthed from original scores at the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington D.C. The septet travels far and wide, keeping the history and spirit of Duke and Swee’Pea alive and swinging, $15, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Sept. 21, Saturday, 8pm, “One Night in Memphis,” One Night in Memphis® created and directed by John Mueller is the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash, “Million Dollar Quartet.” Over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and 1950’s rock and roll. The San Francisco Examiner raves, “An Amazing Show!” The show has an ever growing list of sold out performances, outstanding reviews and a great social media presence and fan base. Be a witness to and experience rock and roll royalty with the music and talent that has stood the test of time. True American music featuring acclaimed national talent guaranteed to get you rocking and rolling. There’s a whole lotta shakin’ going on, $60-$70, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

Sept. 22, Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, “Scottish Country Dancing,” we dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys mostly in longwise sets of 3, 4, or 5 couples. No partner is needed. Dances are taught. Thin soled, flexible shoes are recommended. Most weeks there is a beginner session 5:00-5:30, $4, Community House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.rscdsboston.org/class-maine.html.

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